Morning Jolt: Trans fats may be banned

The Food and Drug Administration is looking at banning trans fats. Trans fats have been under fire in recent years, as they are linked to risk of heart disease, and the FDA is taking steps to ban them.

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Posted Nov. 7, 2013 at 10:10 AM

Posted Nov. 7, 2013 at 10:10 AM

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The Food and Drug Administration is looking at banning trans fats. Trans fats have been under fire in recent years, as they are linked to risk of heart disease, and the FDA is taking steps to ban them.

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